Graduate Landscape Designer

Socket.dev; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Graduate Landscape Designer to join a team of Landscape Architects, Designers and Planners working on parks, trails, education, industrial and multi-use projects.

The Graduate Landscape Designer will assist in theming and branding as well as the design of parks, streetscapes and energy projects, with start date in May/June 2026. Travel to project sites nationwide may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience with Autodesk AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketchup.
• Excellent design skills.
• Complex problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Prepare site inventory, analysis, and feasibility studies.
• Prepare site constraint maps and base maps with CAD-based software.
• Analyze regulatory review requirements and procedures.
• Prepare functional diagrams, sketches, schematic designs, and concept plans for client review and approval.
• Develop illustrative graphics, images, and visual presentations.
• Prepare landscape, hardscape, grading, drainage, and tree preservation and mitigation plans.
• Prepare construction documents, details, and specifications.
• Attend site visits for both preliminary design stages and construction administration efforts.
• Participate in project meetings with staff, clients, & regulatory agencies.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Adobe Creative Suite

Sketchup

Excellent design skills

Complex problem solving

Verbal, graphic, written communication

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Independent work

Holistic thinking

Attention to detail

Ethical conduct

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture or related

0-2 years of experience in Landscape Architecture and Landscape Design

Working towards or desire to gain a license as a Registered Landscape Architect (preferred)

Willingness to travel across United States

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Description

Graduate Landscape Designer

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

The Graduate Landscape Designer works with a team of Landscape Architects, Designers and Planners to provide professional design services and solutions for clients in private and public sectors. The Project Landscape Designer will assist in theming and branding services as well as design of parks and trails, education, industrial, single-family, multi-family, mixed-use, streetscape, roundabout, and energy projects.

Expected start date: May/June 2026

Requirements

• Prepare site inventory, analysis, and feasibility studies.
• Prepare site constraint maps and base maps with CAD-based software.
• Analyze regulatory review requirements and procedures.
• Prepare functional diagrams, sketches, schematic designs, and concept plans for client review and approval.
• Develop illustrative graphics, images, and visual presentations.
• Prepare landscape, hardscape, grading, drainage, and tree preservation and mitigation plans.
• Prepare construction documents, details, and specifications.
• Attend site visits for both preliminary design stages and construction administration efforts.
• Participate in project meetings with staff, clients, & regulatory agencies.

Required Skills

• Experience with Autodesk AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketchup
• Excellent design skills
• Complex problem solving
• Effective verbal, graphic, and written communication/presentation skills
• Microsoft office software
• Work closely with other Planners, Designers, and RLAs
• Collaborate with civil engineers, hydrologists, surveyors, and environmental scientists.
• Demonstrate ability to take direction, and work both independently and/or in a team environment
• Ability to think, design, prioritize, and problem solve using a holistic approach
• Efficient use of time and focused attention to detail, to both meet deadlines within budget and complete tasks accurately
• Ethical conductSelf-motivated

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Landscape Design or related degree.
• 0-2 years of experience in the field of Landscape Architecture and Landscape Design
• Working towards or desire to gain a license as a Registered Landscape Architect preferred
• This position may require travel to project sites and other Westwood offices throughout the United States

About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)

At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative “One Team” mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.

We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients’ success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.

We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.

Join us in creating a better world.

In 2025, Westwood was recognized as #77 on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms. Additionally, Westwood was ranked #5 for ENR's Top Design Firm for Solar, #6 for Battery Storage, and #3 for Wind (2025). The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.